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Makeup Removal Tips

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Apply-Make-upAuthor: Jennifer Bailey

You may love the way that makeup makes you look, if you leave that makeup on too long, it may not be good for your skin. Most makeup is designed to stay on your face but not for an extended period of time. There are ingredients added into foundation, mascara, blush, lipstick and eye shadow that are meant to keep the color from brushing and rubbing off or wearing away.
That is a good thing when you want to make sure that you look as good at the end of the day as you did when the day began. Unfortunately, all those ingredients also have another effect on your skin. The pores of your skin are designed to let your skin breathe and rid itself of oil and other waste. When your face is covered with makeup, those pores are blocked or clogged. It keeps your skin from shedding the cells it needs to get rid of, and keeps all those oils inside. Here are some tips for removing all kinds of makeup gently and thoroughly. These tips can also help your skin to continue looking its best.
- Remove eye makeup first. The skin around your eyes is the most delicate skin on your entire body, and we tend to load it up with powdered and cream eye shadows, eye liner and mascara, which just happen to be the most difficult kinds of makeup to remove. Removing eye makeup often requires oil or other products that you would rather not use on the rest of your face, especially if your skin is prone to being oily.
- Get out the baby oil or mineral oil. Most makeup, including waterproof mascara, is oil-soluble. A cotton ball soaked with baby oil makes a great makeup remover pad that removes almost anything you put on your face. Follow up by washing your face with gentle soap and patting it dry. – Olive oil is another good option for removing stubborn makeup. Just place a few drops on your fingertips or on a cotton ball and rub it in gentle circles over your closed eyes to loosen mascara. This even works with stubborn, waterproof mascara and lash-lengthening mascara. Finish by washing your face with gentle soap and splash with lukewarm water.
- Makeup Remover Pads are the perfect choice for sensitive skin and eyes, especially when you are away from home. They come packed in a little tins that are just the right size to either fit in your pocket or inside your bag. This is especially useful if you are taking a long flight since you are able to remove your makeup if it begins to get late.
- Wash dry skin with milk. Yes, milk. If your skin is relatively problem free – that is, not prone to acne – milk is an excellent gentle, moisturizing cleanser for your face. Be sure to rinse well, though, since milk can leave residue behind on your face. Avoid using milk on acne and breakouts, though. It can make them worse.
- Use your fingertips or a cleansing wipe to apply cleanser. Wash your hands first, so that you do not transfer dirt to your face. Swipe the cleanser or oil over your face, and then gently massage it into your skin to loosen dirt and makeup. Use a clean tissue or cotton square to wipe away the oil and the dirt and follow up by washing with a gentle cleanser.
- Choose the right cleanser for your skin type. If you choose a commercial cleanser, be sure to choose the right kind for your skin. If you are not certain of your skin type, stop at the cosmetic counter at your favorite department store and ask. Most skin consultants should be happy to give you a quick consultation and offer advice.
- If you wear contact lenses, remove your contacts before you take off your makeup. That way you can avoid getting anything on the lenses that might damage them. Another important eye makeup rule for lens wearers is to replace your eye shadows and mascara every six months or more often.
Quick Read: Makeup Removal Do’s and Don’ts.
- Remove your makeup before bed every night.
- Use oil-based makeup removers to remove waterproof mascara. – Do not use harsh cleansers on dry skin.
- Massage oil into skin before wiping it away.
- Do not use anti-acne cleansers under or around your eyes.
- Gently apply moisturizer after washing your face.
- Do not sleep in your makeup.
Quick Makeup Removal Fixes.
For those nights when you are just too tired to do a full skin-care makeup removal routine, try this quick makeup removal tip:
- Keep a packet of makeup remover pads in your bedside table or nightstand. On those nights when even splashing warm water on your face seems like too much trouble, pull one out and wipe it over your face, then fall into bed.

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Natural Herbal Skin Care

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

herbal-cosmetic-organicAuthor: Juliet Cohen

Skin is the body’s mirror of our inner health and wellness, both physical and emotional. Skin plays a vital role in our life, how one looks and feels directly correlates to ones skin. A healthy lifestyle reflects on the skin so staying in good physical condition can aid in the the good appearance of the skin. There are two sets of glands found in the dermis the sweat glands and the oil glands. The sweat glands are employed in the elimination of the water-soluble cellular waste. The oil glands secrete oil, which lubricates the skin surface. Skin care is very important for women and men of all ages. Proper moisture levels in your skin (epidermis) help diminish signs of aging and distress from the outdoors, and prevent frequent makeup and cosmetics use from diminishing the skin’s glow and general health. Great skin is the first step toward an excellent makeup. One of the most important factors of skin care is skin cleansing. Because dirt, pollution, residual makeup, etc.

There are different variants of bath lotion for dry skin, oily skin, and normal skin. Providing the right skin care (including cleansing ski surface of the skin ). All skin care is not created equally. Beautiful skin often begins inside and radiates outward. Women’s skin care differs from that of children and men, and among women, skin care even differs at various stages of life. Poor nutrition, unhealthy lifestyle choices and stress all contribute to the overall poor health of the skin. Facial skin is very thin and more sensitive to irritants and allergens then the rest of the body. Regular body care is essential for good health and well-being. However, frequent showers and bathing can deplete of body of its natural oils and upset your skin’s protective moisture barrier. The skin of the peach is useful in improving the complexion.

Gently massage the inside of peach peelings on the face every night for a few minutes. Don’t rub off the moisture afterwards.

Natural Herbal Skin Care Tips

1. The vitamins of the B group are important in producing beautiful skin.

2. Get adequate rest and nutrition.

3. Vitamin B1 aids skin health by helping to keep the circulation normal.

4. Vitamin B2 or riboflavin deficiency can lead to brown pigmentation, or liver spots on the skin.

5. Squeeze lemon juice in a bowl of iced water. Splash this over the face, massage for five minutes and then wash off with water.

6. Mix half teaspoon of lime juice with one teaspoon of cucumber juice and a few drops of rose water. Apply on the face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes

7. Lime juice is an important natural aid for healthy skin.

8. Mix a teaspoon of olive oil with an egg. Smoothen the face and neck with it. Let it remain till the skin gets dry.

9. Grind rose petals and mix with cream on the top of milk and apply to your body. Shower after 10 minutes.

10. Avoid pus and rashes, eat plenty of sprouts, alfalfa, barley, tomatoes, spinach, strawberries and figs.

11. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables-while avoiding oily and spicy food and go easy on sweets-that’s for those who have a smooth tooth.

12. Mix a tablespoon of rice flour with 2 tablespoons curd. This is an effective cleansing milk which removes stale makeup and cleans open pores.

13. Apply a mixture of fenugreek powder and green gram powder on the unwanted hair.

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Discover Truly Paraben Free Lotions and Creams

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

olive-oil-intensive-treatmentAuthor: Laurel Levine

Ever wondered why there is such a clamor over paraben free lotions and creams? The major cosmetics companies will tell you that there is absolutely nothing to worry about when it comes to these chemical preservatives being in your skin care products. Despite what these companies tell you, there is a lot of evidence to the contrary.  Scientists have for years been trying to figure out whether or not the chemicals that are commonly used in skin care products are safe. For many years people never even considered the notion of safety in cosmetics, because people really didn’t understand how much of an effect these products could have on the body. Now though, we realize that what absorbs into our skin also gets into our bloodstream, and internal tissue.  This has drawn attention to the fact that paraben free lotions and creams may be necessary if people are to maintain good health. The many studies that have been conducted on both these preservative agents and many other chemicals that are widely used have shown that they are actually toxic to the body. Several of them also contain carcinogenic properties.  Parabens have been the most widely used preservative agents in the cosmetics industry. They have also been found to be present in the tumors of breast cancer victims. This is why the European Union moved to ban all such chemical ingredients from use in skin care products. The U.S. has sought to do the same, but for some reason the courts keep ruling against them.  When you look at the results of the studies that have been conducted it is easy to see the need for paraben free lotions and creams. The major cosmetics corporations want to be able to keep on using these chemical agents however. The reason for this is despite the damage that they can do, these chemical agents are simply cheaper to use as ingredients.  What you need to do if you want to ensure that you keep your health is avoid the products that these companies are manufacturing. There are companies that are producing paraben free lotions and creams despite the fact that natural ingredients cost more to use. These are the companies that you should be getting your skin care products from, because they care about the repercussions that can come through using cosmetics products.  These companies use only the finest natural ingredients that are collected from locations all over the world. These ingredients are selected because they have been clinically tested, and proven to be the healthiest compounds for your skin that can be found. You do not have to be a victim of the popular cosmetics corporations anymore, because there are honest companies out there.  Make no mistake about it. They understand that paraben free lotions and creams are the only way to effectively treat your skin, and some of the all natural products that are being created will do things for you that no chemical based formula could possibly hope to do. These are the products that you need in order to safely change the way that you look.  To learn more about other incredible natural and safe substances for healthy skin care, visit my website today.

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